[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Shrew #13906

Mike –

To Echo David – my 2 fave shrews currently are 54″ 56-+lbs at 27″ Brace Height 7 3/8, I check brace height every time I string up and adjust if Nec—–I really like the grip and find it an easy Index for deflection–great bows, fun to shoot!

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: SBD bowstrings? #13787

Nothing wrong with the “stock Strings That come with the shrew”!

Shoot more – shoot a lot with any good string!—it is the shooting!! [ properly done ] that matters in the end–in the field.

all of us worry too much about the Equipment{myself included} — worry more about your Commitment to skill — it can make average Equipement do marvelous things–and make a great finish to your hunt.

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Is camo necessary? #13777

we have all done some pretty exotic things – once!, by luck! or

odd circumstance – —

A change of Parameters !?- for this thread——

What type of Camo or clothing -would you wear – if after that “REALLY” SPECIAL Game Animal! The one you have wanted all your life – “The Dream hunt”*

for myself –if just out for a afternoon/morning bow frolic,earth tone clothes usually suffice. However, I have gone all the way to Face Paint – Ghillie suit, when after game that is hard to draw [once every 4,5+yrs in some cases]It would seem for me that having as much good, camo matching the terrain as I can, gives me more confidence when after a more difficult/coveted game animal —

Scout

* A term I find aggravating in it’s commonality today–

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Shrew #13757

The shrew is a “very light bow” { I have owned 4, 2 are favored hunting bows, another TD on order] with a small grip. I have found {for me personally}one needs to hold a “very strong bow arm” Ie, Lock it up ! and of course – “a Perfect Release” – A bow Quiver { more weight /stability} helps. Light bows are wonderfull to carry in the Mtns* – Tough to shoot –Practice!!. Be carefull, not to push your thumb too deep – because of the small grip- [easy to grip too much to the right -twist]-allows string to hit forearm—

Scout

* one of the reasons Mr P & I like em-

Ps – Yes it is a longbow — but a Hybrid — Why I like it!!– but not a classic Longbow –

I started my longbow shooting { 1972 } with John Schults long bows { great bows from a long long time ago & a galaxy far far away–haha ——IMHO the best Of the HH Bows——

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Flowers and other blooming' things #58888

Smithhammer –

Thanks for the info and the show and tell — definitely going to pick one up. Familiar with the grind, but enjoyed the video.

Too bad it wasn’t fall, that grouse looked in range–haha

scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Flowers and other blooming' things #58402

Smithhammer —

Nice Knife, a true classic! I looked over the BRKT line –

good selection. I am thinking of a fox river — fancy wood. I noticed they varied the way they make the different models. does one just order what he wants or find who is selling the variant one desires.

Is that sheephorn on yours—?

Scout.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Grizzly broadheads, redux #56745

The Main difference between the others[sb-bh] Dave has mentioned and the tuffhead, [at least the ones I have handled]that I have noticed.

The Tuffhead has a thicker ferrule{main body] portion which extends almost all the way to the point. the point seems thicker than the others. Which should lend itself to less deformation on hard impacts, and more ability to split bone-

Scout.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Spectacles! #55537

I find I hunt better { spot game quicker/easier }, and shoot better [ more accurately pick a spot – especially at extended ranges]wearing my spectacles! It did take me awhile to get used to using my glasses, but I much prefer hunting with them now! for me anyway. The wilderness is so much prettier when you can see it well -haha. Now if I could fix my hearing—-

Scout.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: A little scouting. #55180

Amoose –

Nice Bull – looked like you got pretty close! I hope you get another chance at em.

easier to close on em in that[rainforest type}cover, probably difficult to set up a good shot?

Did you get some folks to join you for fall hunting camp?

Scout.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: False Idyll #49082

Thanks Smithhammer –

Very Impressive! I agree!-

It was interesting to read the comments on the site—

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Leon Stewarts Bows #48800

DWC

Well Said —

I also strive to have “my bad days closer to my good days”–

especially as I prepare for the coming season!

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Leon Stewarts Bows #48595

I thought that was Maple I could see on the back – very nice-

I like this style of longbow. shoot smooth & quiet.

Tuffheads are my first choice also–

Scout.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Leon Stewarts Bows #48573

DWC –

Nice bow ! what wood?

sounds like you are ready for fall with new bow and arrows—-Scout.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: help gold tips #48567

Wahoo —

I do not use wraps so cannot answer questions on same —

Your first post said you tuned a friends arrows too your bow, then ordered your own? { if I understood correctly } are your new ones the same brand/type ? Same Length ? have the same weight/inserts? etc

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Spectacles! #46269

I have been using glasses now for some yrs [ mostly for distance -astigmatism]. Like every one it took me a while to get use to them just generally, and shooting with them specifically. My close range vision {20yds} is good enuff

that I do not need them to shoot.

I actually now “like” the Idea of having glasses on me[regularly] from the safety aspect. Protection from all manner of dangers to ones eyesight in the field, but also against shattering arrows, possible frayed/cut strings etc.

Scout

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